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What is this “holistic leadership trainer” – some esoteric fog?

I’ve been in the leadership training area for a solid four years now. About two years back Leena Kivisild tagged me with the title “Holistic Leadership Trainer.”

Both Leena and I have a background from the Holistic Institute in Tallinn, so we get the idea of what “holistic” truly means. But, every now and then, I see people assuming “holistic” is some kind of esoteric fog – you know, the raise-your-love-vibration-and-all-problems-will-be-solved type of approach with no connection with real business world.

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𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧?

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I often receive the question: “How to deal with difficult people and lead challenging conversations?” Typically, leaders already have the answers within them, but the most critical question to consider in planning the next steps, especially for leaders facing challenges with a team member, is: “Do I believe in this person?”

In moments of challenge, it’s vital to remember: it’s not the person who’s problematic, but the behavior. As leaders, our role extends beyond addressing issues, it’s about fostering belief.

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧? Read More »

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐲?

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It might be time for a critical self-check on what we’re doing. Work should be a pathway to self-actualization. And self-actualization should give you energy, not the other way around. In therapy, there’s a golden rule: if a therapist feels tired after a session, they likely wanted more than the customer. I believe the same

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐲? Read More »

Documentary drama “You’re better than Kristel!”

Governance

Venue: public restaurant in Tallinn city centreCharacters: manager, subordinate, computer (protagonist)Time: noonGenre: documentary drama The manager fills in a spreadsheet or a form on the computer, occasionally asks the employee questions that have been entered in the spreadsheet. The answers to the questions are not commented on by the manager, but he (the protagonist) clicks

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𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞? 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕.

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Even though I have gone through hundreds of hours of therapies and hundreds of hours of self-development activities, I still cannot be so sure to finish the sentence: “I am…” I believe none of us truly knows who we are. So we don’t have any right to use the sentence “You are…” to label others,

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞? 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕. Read More »

“Sell what your customer needs!” – I don’t buy it!

Governance

As a leadership trainer with a background in leadership, I often hear the pitch of quick fixes and immediate results. Many people here on LinkedIn also focus on workshops that promise instant solutions to problems and claim to boost results overnight with the help of all effectiveness tools called “10 steps to…” or “3 most

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How are your New Year’s Resolutions going?

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As the initial enthusiasm of the new year fades, many find themselves grappling with the challenge of sustaining resolutions. Around the two to three-week mark, the initial burst of motivation can give way to hesitations and resistance. I believe we all have felt how habits have power over us. But they are neither inherently good

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📐Embracing imbalance in leadership is a fundamental rule of basic math.

Governance

Imbalance is a normal part of a leader’s life. This is one lesson I consistently discuss during my training. You’re never going to find peace as a leader, nor experience satisfaction from all counterparties. Leadership is about maintaining balance in a triangle, where each angle of the triangle plays an unique role – owner, customer,

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A Christmas book for team members

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Once again, a nice stack of devotional books for Christmas gifts on their way! As Christmas approached, I was approached again by a manager who is giving my book to all his team members. Moments like these are somehow especially touching when someone sees that time with my thoughts could be a gift for someone!

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The role of the driver has changed significantly in the last 10 years

Governance

The role of the manager, or more precisely the need for the content of that role, has changed significantly in the last 10 years. Many years ago, the leader was mainly a catalyst, an igniter, a leader, a visionary towards shared results. Many more years ago, the manager was the organiser, the giver of orders

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